Thank you to anyone who has read so far! The reviews that I've gotten so far have made me really happy. Updating will be sporadic because of the upcoming holidays, but I'll try to do at least one chapter per week. I do not own anything (even though I wish I owned Sebastian). Enjoy!
I looked around in awe. The manor was larger than any home I had ever seen before. The lawns were neatly trimmed, and everything was in order. Sebastian cleared his throat, waking me up from my daze. He had the door open and was waiting for me to take his hand so that he could help me out of the carriage. I climbed out and looked around to see my surroundings better. I was looking at a small flowerbed when I suddenly found myself on the ground with something, or rather someone on top of me. He had silver hair, and a collar. I tried shoving him off, but he was heavy. I looked down while trying to break free and saw that he was naked. After realizing this, I began to scream and thrash around, willing to do anything to get this man off of me. Abruptly, the weight was gone, and I was being pulled to my feet. I immediately went to the person who helped me up and buried myself into their chest, crying. It turned out to be Sebastian, and he awkwardly tried to console me.
"I'm sorry, young miss, I should have warned you about Pluto, but it slipped my mind. He is a dog demon, and can't control himself. He saw you as a new person and wanted to 'greet' you, I suppose. Stupid dog," he muttered to himself." The fact that he can change from his human form to a very large dog in a heartbeat is the whole reason that he doesn't wear clothing. Again madam, I am sorry."
"It's alright, Sebastian, I was quite startled, that is all." It was now that I realized that I was clinging to his chest and his arms were abound me. "E-excuse me. I'm sorry to have grasped onto you so abruptly."
"It's not a problem madam, you were startled."
"Please, call me Christina."
"As you wish."
"So what shall we do first?" I asked, trying to change the subject.
"I'll show you to your room and allow you to freshen up, then you will be introduced to the other staff."
"Alright. I'll follow you."
He chuckled, "You should. Otherwise you'll get lost."
I let out a small giggle before responding. "I don't know. I'm pretty good at finding my way."
He nodded, skeptical. "I'm sure you are. Now follow me."
We walked into the manor and I was taken aback again. It was very fine, and neat inside. I dutifully followed Sebastian up the stairs and down one of the hallways. Once we were almost at the end, he stopped and gestured to a door to his left. He twisted the doorknob and pushed the door open. I peered inside, it was beautiful. It had a medium-sized bed that was dressed in deep red bedding. The walls were painted a shade of burgundy with gold edgings. There was a large window on the east wall that showed a pretty view of the gardens.
"This is your room, Christina. The bathroom is that door to right and your closet should be stocked with towels. I'll be back shortly with some clothes for you. You may bathe if you'd like. The bandages that you were requesting are beneath the sink in the bathroom, probably in some sort of first-aid kit."
"Thank you. I think that I will bathe, before I meet the others."
"Very well. I'll be back with some clothes for you. There should be a robe in your closet so you don't have to wait for me."
"Alright, Sebastian. Thank you."
He nodded, turned, and walked down the hallway away from me. He had an odd personality, but I liked it. I shook my head and smiled before walking into my room and closing the door softly. I walked around the room, examining and figuring out where everything was. I decided that I had wasted enough time looking around and decided to bathe. I went to the closet and pulled out a long, white robe that was soft as a kitten's fur. I draped it over my arm and walked through the door on the right side of the room into the conjoining bathroom.
There was a large tub near one wall and I let the water run until it was to a good temperature before putting the stopper in and beginning to undress. I took off the last of my clothing and turned off the water before climbing into the now steaming tub. I let out a sigh of content, the water was heavenly. I grabbed a the small bar of soap and lathered my arms carefully, so as not to open up any of the wounds on my arms. I then rinsed them in the water and proceeded to wash the rest of my body. When I was done, I looked for the shampoo, and once I found it I lathered my hair and massaged my scalp. I dunked my head under the water and worked the shampoo out of my hair. Afterwards, I pulled the plug on the tub and wrung my hair dry lightly with my hands. I grabbed a towel that was hanging nearby and wrapped it around my body. I stepped out of the tub and lightly dried my body with the towel. Then I removed it from my body and started to dry my hair with it.
Knock knock there was a light tapping on the bedroom door. I didn't think much of it until I heard the door open and someone walk in who could only be Sebastian. I realized that the bathroom door wasn't completely closed, so I quickly wrapped the towel around myself and put the robe on over it. I walked out into the bedroom as Sebastian was placing a small stack of clothing on my bed.
"Are these the clothes that I am to work in?"
"The white and blue dress I your work clothing, and the others are for you to wear at other times. The shoes are the same way."
"Which am I to wear tonight?"
"One of the other dresses. I would recommend the maroon dress, it would look lovely with your coloring."
"Thank you Sebastian. What time am I to come down to meet the others?"
"I'll come and get you. I wouldn't want you to get lost."
"Very well. Now may I please have a bit of privacy so that I may dress."
"Yes madam."
"It's Christina, please."
"Yes."
He nodded to me and left, closing the door quietly behind him.
Sebastian POV
I lightly knocked on her bedroom door. I could hear her in the bathroom, bathing, but I knew that it would be best to bring her clothes to her now, instead of later. I planned on just setting them on the bed.
I opened the door and walked in. I looked over to the bathroom door, only to find that Christina hadn't closed it all of the way. Through the crack left by the open door I saw smooth, pale skin, marred by bruises in varying degrees of healing. The marks on her arms also looked painful. I looked away and sat the stack of dresses on the bed so I didn't wrinkle them. As soon as they were out of my hands, I balled them into fists and mentally vowed to make sure that her father never hurt her again. I would kill him, before he would lay a finger on her.
At this exact moment, Christina waled out of the bathroom wrapped in a towel underneath of her robe. She asked me which clothes were which and I told her simply. Then she asked if she was to wear her work clothes to dinner, and I had to chuckle. We at the Phantomhive manor would never ask a young lady to wear work attire to a dinner where she would be introduced to her new coworkers. I again simply replied politely. I then recommended a medium-sleeved dress made of a soft wool. It was maroon in color with a black belt that would accentuate her slim waist. It had a medium neckline. I told her that it would look good with her skin tone, though really, it would just look amazing on her in general.
After I told her that I would come and get her before dinner because I didn't want her to get lost in the manor's maze of hallways. Then she dismissed me from her room so that she could dress. I left the room with a smirk. She was definitely has an interesting personality.
MAIN POV
After dismissing Sebastian I shook my head with a sigh. He seems to show up at the oddest times. I walked back into that bathroom and got another towel to dry my hair. I dried off myself as best I could before going through the pile of clothes. There was my work dress, the maroon one that Sebastian suggested, a violet one, a dark blue dress, undergarments, and a new corset that laced up the front. I walked over to the door and locked it before getting dressed, I didn't need Sebastian walking in again.
I removed the robe and put on my undergarments. Then I decided to try the corset. It fit perfectly, though no one had my measurements. I laced it up tightly and pulled on the maroon dress. It had buttons up the back. I buttoned as many as I could: which was all except the top three. I'll have to get help with the last few.
After I walked into the bathroom and combed through my hair before braiding a small part on each side and pinning them back. The rest of my hair was hanging loosely down my back and my bangs were framing my face. It was a hairstyle that I did often, it was simple and I liked it.
I got ready to go back out into the bedroom until I looked down at my arms. I needed to bandage them before meeting the others. Where did Sebastian say that the bandages were? Under the sink, I think. I checked and there was an entire first-aid kit. I wrapped my marks so that the bandages would stay on, but not be too tight and secured them so that they wouldn't fall off.
I walked back into the bedroom and unlocked the door. Then I put away my new clothes just for something to do. Afterward I started to walk aimlessly through the room. I wonder when Sebastian is going to come and get me? I wonder if they'd get mad if I wandered around a little bit...
I dismissed the idea. I couldn't even remember how Sebastian led me to my room, let alone wandering around and remembering how to get back. I wonder if there's any paper in my room? I looked around until I found a medium sized book with clean, white, empty pages. Near it I found a pencil and I took them both to a chair near the window. I took the pencil and began to draw. I just let my mind draw what it wanted to and by the time I actually looked at the drawing, it was obvious as to what I was drawing. It was him. Why, I don't know. I just shook my head and continued to draw, seeing as there was no point in leaving an unfinished drawing.
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